build a home for history
SUMTER MUSEUM’S NEXT CHAPTER
The Sumter Museum is where you can experience Sumter’s complete story—now explore the newest chapter, the new Sumter Military Museum. From Revolutionary War hero General Thomas Sumter, to World War I pilot Ervin Shaw and the restored Bristol plane similar to one he once flew, to the proud history of Shaw Air Force Base and the veterans who served from World War I through the Global War on Terror, Sumter’s story is one of service and sacrifice. Through the generous donation of Dr. Sammy and Rita Way’s extensive collection of military artifacts, these stories are preserved, their legacy is honored, and their commitment ensures that the sacrifices of Sumter’s veterans will continue to be shared with generations to come. Uncommon Patriotism lives here: in our past, our present, and our future.
SUMTER MILITARY MUSEUM
Where Uncommon Patriotism lives.
Honoring Sumter’s veterans through every uniform, every story, every sacrifice.
WHERE SUMTER’S PAST AND FUTURE MEET
Sumter Museum’s expansion project will be home to the Sumter Military Museum.
The new 36,000 square-foot state-of-the-art museum will feautre:
SUMTER’S UNCOMMON PATRIOTISM
- A generous gift from Dr. Sammy and Rita Way, the donated collection showcases uniforms, medals, photographs, & other military memorabilia of local veterans.
- An awe-inspiring Bristol F.2B WWI biplane
ARCHIVAL & RESEARCH CENTERS
- Military and genealogical
THOMAS SUMTER, AN AMERICAN PATRIOT
- SC American Revolution Interpretive Center
- A town’s local history, identity, and spirit of the “fighting gamecock”
ACCLAIMED LOCAL ARTIST GRAINGER MCKOY SCULPTURES & DISPLAYS OF ARTISTIC JOURNEY & CREATIVE PROCESS
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WHERE SUMTER’S PAST AND FUTURE MEET
Sumter Museum’s expansion project will be home to the Sumter Military Museum.
The new 36,000 square-foot state-of-the-art museum will feautre:
SUMTER’S UNCOMMON PATRIOTISM
- A generous gift from Dr. Sammy and Rita Way, the donated collection showcases uniforms, medals, photographs, & other military memorabilia of local veterans.
- An awe-inspiring Bristol F.2B WWI biplane
ARCHIVAL & RESEARCH CENTERS
- Military and genealogical
THOMAS SUMTER, AN AMERICAN PATRIOT
- SC American Revolution Interpretive Center
- A town’s local history, identity, and spirit of the “fighting gamecock”
ACCLAIMED LOCAL ARTIST GRAINGER MCKOY SCULPTURES & DISPLAYS OF ARTISTIC JOURNEY & CREATIVE PROCESS
